New Salem, MA Low Income Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in New Salem, MA

How do I qualify for low income housing in New Salem, MA?
To qualify for low income housing in Massachusetts, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in New Salem, MA

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in New Salem, MA, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in New Salem, MA. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.

We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For New Salem, Massachusetts - Franklin County

Studio Apartments $986

One Bedroom Apartments $1,107

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,454

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,766

List of Low Income Housing in or near New Salem, MA

Pine Crest Community for Families - Orange

419 E. River Street
Orange, MA - 01364
(978) 544-7433
Pine Crest was developed under the HUD Section 236 program. Rent is based on income and rent is determined based on a formula. For more information contact the rental office. Pine Crest also accepts Section 8 vouchers. Pine Crest Apartments is a pleasant, safe 114-unit community located in a country setting. One, two, and three bedroom apartments contain oversized living rooms, large bedrooms, walk-in closets, and a balcony or patio. Four bedroom townhouses are also available. There is also an onsite Resident Service Coordinator to assist residents with a wide range of services and referral information as well as full time property management, maintenance and grounds crew. For your convenience, units contain appliances, including a dishwasher, garbage disposal, and refrigerator. Laundry hook-ups are in the three and four bedroom apartments. Pine Crest has ample parking, and is conveniently located close to shopping, schools churches and library. There are laundry rooms in each building and heat and hot water are included in the rent! Pine Crest has a pool, tennis court, basketball court and a playground. The New England Affordable Housing Management Association has recognized Pine Crest as a Community of Quality. A Community of Quality is certified as having achieved a high standard of excellence in the way they are managed, the services they provide residents, the experience and training of personnel, and other criteria. Pine Crest is a smoke-free community and grounds. One, Two, Three and Four Bedroom Apartments Include: Safety Rails in Bathroom Full Kitchen Spacious Living Areas Heat/Water Carpeting Window Treatments Building Amenities Include: 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance Service Coordinator On-Site Management Staff Coin Operated Laundry Facilities Parking Spacious Community Room with Kitchen Most apartments these days have waiting lists. We provide this listing so you can contact them directly at the number provided to see if you can apply and qualify to live here. If you find this listing is no longer low income, or the phone number is incorrect, please contact us using the online form below. ...see full details
Franklin County
Listing Location: 5.96 miles from New Salem

King James Court - Orange

383 E River St
Orange, MA - 01364
978-544-7433
King James Court is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact King James Court for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Franklin County
Listing Location: 6.01 miles from New Salem